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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,284.84, 15,571.62 and 6,568.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,284.84, 15,571.62 and 6,568.36 is: 9,063.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,284.84 : 15,571.62 = 6,568.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,284.84/15,571.62 = 6,568.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,284.84x = 15,571.62 × 6,568.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,284.84x = 102,280,005.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,280,005.94/11,284.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,063.49

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